Facebook and Twitter arrive November 17 on Xbox Live in the UK
by Ben Gilbert 
{ Oct 10th 2009 at 1:00PM } 
When we recently got to give the services a spin at Microsoft's First Annual Open House, the company wouldn't give us a set-in-stone release date, though MTV Multiplayer were told a public beta for the services would arrive for XBL Gold Members in the "middle-towards-end of October." We've contacted Microsoft for word on when the services will be arriving on this side of the pond, though ... well ... it's the weekend. We'd suggest you don't go holding your breath for that info until Monday.
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Gallery: Facebook / Twitter on Xbox 360
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Markez @ Oct 10th 2009 1:10PM
Oh how I loathe Twitter. I think it'll be neat to check out how Faceboook works on Live, but I kinda doubt I'll be going back to it often and/or ever. I'm mostly just interested in photo albums, likely... I finally caved and put in my first stupid 'status update' or whatever on my page trying to find someone to go see the Pearl Jam show with last night, but to no avail :*(
Shmil @ Oct 10th 2009 2:10PM
I wouldve gone with you Markez. I wouldve gone.
Markez @ Oct 10th 2009 2:36PM
Unfortunately I couldn't really head up to LA on a Wednesday night to see it with my buddy who is also pretty hardcore into PJ, and he couldn't head down to San Diego for the show last night :( They always put on such a fantastic show. I guess Ben Harper and Jerry Cantrell both sat in on a few songs in Wednesday's show. I get the impression they'll be touring for a long time so I'm sure they'll come around again.
ray954 @ Oct 10th 2009 4:27PM
dude, twitter is just like an rss feed for my phone. its good to follow senior espn writers + joystiq and teamxbox. who by the way gives out free xbla title codes and map packs and stuff via twitter (team xbox). your thinking of the lame user who "tweets" his activitys, which is uber gay. i will not have any use really for the twitter app via xbox 360 but the svc alone is very resourceful.
tmacairjordan87 @ Oct 10th 2009 1:11PM
I think this is going to be the first big dash update ever that has nothing that's worthwhile to me. To make things worse this will probably slow the dashboard and store down again too.
Obie @ Oct 10th 2009 2:54PM
Yup, and two more channels that will clutter up the interface and no way to customize or remove stuff you don't care for.
DO NOT WANT!
sniperewin @ Oct 10th 2009 3:52PM
sort of want
ray954 @ Oct 10th 2009 4:30PM
obie, stop struggling and just conform quietly please
MarkHawk @ Oct 10th 2009 4:33PM
You guys don't want instant 1080p? Im greatly looking forward to the Zune integration.
yolarrydabomb @ Oct 10th 2009 5:31PM
I agree, sort of want but a option to remove whatever I want.
Obie @ Oct 10th 2009 7:04PM
@ray954: NEVAR!!!!!!!!
Rob47 @ Oct 10th 2009 1:12PM
Twitter in the UK is no where near as big as in the US. We want a netflix equivilent not facebook and twitter.
D dogg @ Oct 10th 2009 2:03PM
I feel for you. I'm not trying to rub it in but honestly the Netflix inclusion into the 360 is what I'd say is the biggest possible sell of the machine besides the fact it plays games.
I would take this over inclusion of Blu-Ray / HD DVD player ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
I agree, get that shit settled and get Netflix on EVERY 360 no matter where people live.
Darkwun @ Oct 10th 2009 3:57PM
so does Sky Player not do it for you then??
oxymoronx420 @ Oct 10th 2009 4:11PM
Try living in Canada where you get exposed to US & UK culture, but get NO netflix, skyplayer or any extra features on the 360 dashboard....
We pay more for XBL & MS points and somehow get a lot less....
Rob47 @ Oct 10th 2009 5:08PM
Lol skyplayer isnt working yet and besides... if i wanted to watch sky i wouldnt be playing Xbox i'd be watching TV.
@Oxy
What wins? US or UK culture?
mynk @ Oct 10th 2009 5:30PM
uk music
us tv.
both equally good at games,
but us more for 360
and uk more for ps3
Rob47 @ Oct 10th 2009 5:32PM
We have terrible music. Coldplay *shudder*
Xizer @ Oct 11th 2009 4:46AM
Why would you want Netflix? Terrible quality, and it actually costs money. You're on the Internet right now. Use it. Free 1080p Blu-ray rips ahoy!
sonofman @ Oct 10th 2009 1:13PM
YouTwitFace.....
Peter Moore @ Oct 10th 2009 1:24PM
Conan O'Brien references are always welcomed.
Travis @ Oct 10th 2009 1:14PM
absolutely no need for this on Live.
"SuchandSuch is playing xbox"
who cares?
Ashitaka @ Oct 10th 2009 1:17PM
Apparently a lot of people, or else they wouldn't have developed it.
Plus, it's free advertising :)
Markez @ Oct 10th 2009 1:23PM
But I'm pretty certain that facebook isn't going to automatically broadcast whatever you're doing on you're 360, is that what you're suggesting?
I don't care, I'm with you, but I seem to be seeing quite a few people of the mind that facebook is going to tell the world whenever you're playing xbox.
I mean, it doesn't do that, right? Anyone? I thought not I guess...
WINterfang ( Now with the power to piss you off ) @ Oct 10th 2009 1:34PM
I think it will be like this.
Example:
Hey has anybody seen zombieland? how was it?
frederick from Xbox 360.
~I think it was alright, I didn't like it.
Kathye from facebook Blackberry.
~ I love it! it's awesome
Pablo ferrero vistahermosa parmesano from Iphone.
Travis @ Oct 10th 2009 1:35PM
I just assumed it would broadcast it like the default MSN messenger settings. Which were annoying as hell.
Ashitaka @ Oct 10th 2009 1:52PM
"But I'm pretty certain that facebook isn't going to automatically broadcast whatever you're doing on you're 360, is that what you're suggesting?"
Of course not, no, that wasn't what I was suggesting. 360 facebook updates will surely be like Uncharted 2 twitter updates: http://www.consolemonster.com/images/news/uc2twit2.jpg
What I'm saying is: those who choose to update their facebook will help the 360 by advertising it indirectly. That's a good thing.
Vladeon @ Oct 10th 2009 1:53PM
Facebook Status: "is sick with the swine/avian/sars flu, needs sleep."
"Vladeon just beat Assassin's Creed 2 and got an Achievement for it worth 50p."
Vladeon's Boss: pack your stuff, you're fired.
Markez @ Oct 10th 2009 2:00PM
I was referring to dude above you, but that's kinda neat the way U2 does that.
WINterfang ( Now with the power to piss you off ) @ Oct 10th 2009 2:12PM
But Vladeon you can play games while you are sick, just not wii sports of something like that.
Sly @ Oct 10th 2009 3:14PM
win, i'm pretty sure getting sick right when a major game comes out, and playing it counts as just a bit suspicious...
borland502 (SDF Macross) @ Oct 12th 2009 9:21AM
"win, i'm pretty sure getting sick right when a major game comes out, and playing it counts as just a bit suspicious..."
Well, that depends if one's boss is a gamer. Surprisingly, that is not always the case.
MowDownJoe @ Oct 10th 2009 1:20PM
FACEBOK!
*Psst... fix the typo.*
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 10th 2009 1:44PM
Umm, FacePalm?
Special Agent Steve @ Oct 10th 2009 3:18PM
Um, they actually did change it.
MowDownJoe @ Oct 10th 2009 5:54PM
Um... you need to reread the article. Specifically, right underneath the picture.
sonicspike41 @ Oct 10th 2009 6:20PM
"upcoming Facebok/Twitter/Last.Fm update for Xbox Live"
Is what he was referring too.
I don't often see them make corrections, even when they mess up on an in-network link. I guess most people ignore it or post the correct quote/spelling/link.etc,
abelpc @ Oct 10th 2009 1:22PM
Don't complain about ADDING features.. if you are not interested in the feature.. DON"T USE IT..
Would you prefer that Features are REMOVED.. or NOTHING added at all?
I don't understand why anyone would complain about new features that are not going to cost you anything..especially since you have the choice to not use them.
abelpc @ Oct 10th 2009 1:24PM
oh.. and don't go with the "But you have to pay a monthly Fee" argument cuz:
1. The features are not increasing the Live fees.
2. Crying about the Live Monthly fee has gotten old.
Markez @ Oct 10th 2009 1:26PM
It's very old and tired, however it'll always be a staple of arguments against the box, much like peanut butter is a staple of fine sandwich making.
abelpc @ Oct 10th 2009 1:28PM
mmmm... Peanut Butter! Now I need to go make a Sandwich.. hehe
Orchard Pear @ Oct 10th 2009 1:43PM
Agreed, Markez. It will always be a valid argument, so throw in your Microsoft branded earplugs if you don't like it. Just like those who are welcome to not use any features added to Xbox Live. You are welcome not to listen to those who don't agree with paying for such a service.
Markez @ Oct 10th 2009 1:56PM
lolm we're agreeing that it's a valid argument are we?
D dogg @ Oct 10th 2009 2:12PM
@ abelpc:
Well, I think the main consensus is that if you're putting resources on creating Facebook / Twitter implementation, those are resources that aren't available for creating something that people actually give a shit about.
Of course, that's assuming that resources are limited, which obviously isn't the case, right?
Just playing devil's advocate and providing an obvious answer but hey, you did ask and I was always told, "There's no such thing as a dumb question" (lucky for you).
abelpc @ Oct 10th 2009 2:49PM
@D Dogg
what features would you give a shit about then?
I don't really care about Facebook or Twitter.. but I am not going to complain about them being added.
I do look forward to last.fm.. I think that is cool. And Video chat will be interesting so I can chat with my family in the other part of the country.
I personally am indifferent about the additions but I am not going to say be upset about adding more.
saqualitycontrol @ Oct 10th 2009 1:31PM
Thanks for this black hole of boring Microsoft
Something Awful Quality Assurance Rep
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 10th 2009 1:42PM
Oh, if only Microsoft had made the Xbox emulation software useable for games other than Halo instead of worrying about this.
D dogg @ Oct 10th 2009 2:16PM
THANK YOU! Jesus Christ I'm glad there are others who are still wondering why we can have avatars on Xbox 360's but can't play Metal Gear Solid 2 from the original Xbox on our 360's.
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ill trooper @ Oct 10th 2009 5:12PM
Yeah, but imagine if only you understood that getting old games (that squeezed every bit of performance out of the aging hardware they originally ran on) to work on a different processor and graphics chip set is far more complex than writing a Twitter client.
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 10th 2009 5:17PM
And imagine if the company responsible is already familiar with programming emulators to make older programs run with their software. Not to mention they had a triple-core CPU, a much more powerful GPU, and eight times the RAM to play around with...yeah, you're right. Impossible.
*facepalm*